If Ibiza is the party mecca of the Balearics, then Mallorca (or Majorca, as locals call it) is its more laidback sibling. Long a popular destination amongst discerning travellers – Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco had their honeymoon at Cap Formentor, while Audrey Hepburn, Winston Churchill, Princess Diana and the Dalai Lama were all frequent visitors to the island – it’s gained a reputation for luxury hotels, a buzzy restaurant scene (it’s home to 12 Michelin-stars) and fabulous shopping.
In recent years, the island has seen Kate Moss throwing karaoke parties, Pixie Geldof getting married, and Tom Hiddleston smouldering in The Night Manager (C’as Patro March, the Deia-restaurant where some scenes were filmed, is a pilgrimage for the film buffs), while it gets regular air time every summer thanks to Love Island, which takes place here.
The largest of the Balearics islands, it’s a melting pot of Spanish, Moorish and Catalan influences, with the architecture, culture and cuisine reflecting this. As well as delicious tapas and fine Spanish wines, Mallorca has incredible natural landscapes, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Serra da Tramuntana, Mondragó Natural Park and the Albufera Natural Park, while beaches like Cala Deià, Pollensa and Cala Vasques draw in both local and tourist crowds.
If – as it should be – Mallorca, is on your list of potential holiday destinations for 2025, our guide to the chicest places to stay should come in handy – and make sure you peruse our Jet2Holidays discount codes and EasyJet promo codes for deals on flights.
Best Mallorca hotels 2025 at a glance:
- Best Adults-Only: L’Avenida
- Best Mallorca Hotel for a Romantic Getaway: La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel
- Best For Foodies: Cap Vermell Grand Hotel
- Best Family-Friendly: Ikos Porto Petro
- Best For Wellness: Hotel Corazon
How we chose the best hotels in Mallorca:
When deciding which star hotels would make the cut, we had a lot of criteria. Of course, first and foremost was access to a beach or swimming pool – because, duh, it’s Mallorca, you need to catch some rays and cool off too. Other things we considered were facilities like hot tubs and tennis courts, or if there was a particularly great restaurant – after all, there are so many amazing places to eat here, you should be ticking some off! Service was also important, as well as accessibility, particularly for the family-friendly options – no one wants to be carrying a buggy up five flights of spiral staircase. We’ve factored in distance from the airport, too, plus if there’s a particularly starry recommendation from a previous celebrity guest.
